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Welland’s mayor is telling his city not to fear anything “sinister” following the discovery of a number of bombs during a Park Street apartment fire Sunday.

Frank Campion said he met with fire Chief Brian Kennedy Tuesday morning for an update.

“I’ve been advised and reassured that it’s safe over there right now, it’s secure,” Campion said.

“The fire department went door-to-door in the immediate area and explained to people what they’ve done, essentially telling them the fire’s out, everything is under control and there’s nothing to worry about,” he said.

Firefighters responded to the house fire at 79 Park St. at about 1:38 p.m., Sunday, and quickly brought the fire under control. Inside the second -floor apartment they discovered what appeared to be several improvised explosive devices constructed using propane tanks.

The Niagara Regional Police explosive disposal unit was then called in to safely remove the devices.

In light of the added danger posed by improvised explosive devices, Campion said he was extremely “impressed and pleased” with the expertise and professionalism of the city’s firefighters.

“They’re extremely well-trained. They’re calm under pressure and they get the job done very efficiently and effectively,” he said.

“We’re very proud and grateful for what they’ve done. They certainly ensure the safety of the community and they exceed the extraordinarily high standards that they’ve set for themselves.”

No one, other than investigators, will have any access to the building and it has been cleared of any dangerous materials, he added.

Although police continue to look into the incident, the mayor said it appears “very much so” to be an isolated incident.

“I think there should be no fear among the community that there’s something sinister going on. I think it’s an isolated incident and very much under control.”

A 41-year-old man who used a second-storey window to escape the fire was last listed by Niagara Regional Police as in critical condition at a Hamilton hospital, where he was being treated for severe smoke inhalation.

His name has not been released and at present police have laid no charges.